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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fires in St Petersburg
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A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities in St Petersburg on Sunday, Oct. 18. Russian officials said 126 drones were intercepted in the surrounding region. The Financial Times reported strikes on tech infrastructure; Politico said an oil facility was hit.
WHO: Ukrainian forces
WHAT: Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on St Petersburg, sparking fires at industrial and logistics facilities.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: St Petersburg, Russia
WHY: The reason for the attack was not reported. Zelenskyy said last week he had ordered strikes on Russian oil refineries to resume after a three-day pause, but the reporting does not establish that as the purpose of this attack.
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